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The new mid-season World Surf League axe has claimed Australia's Owen Wright after a result didn't fall his way at the Margaret River Pro.

I had a feeling it was close by. "It was such a long lull. Wright was on the shore watching the heat and the disappointment on his face was evident to see when Pupo crashed while attempting an aerial move with just a minute remaining in the contest.

Olympic bronze medallist Owen Wright's cut from the World Surf League Championship Tour was confirmed on Wednesday as quarter-final results ensured the ...

We’ll go through the motions of what’s next.” The WSL introduced the cut to ensure the smooth running of events later in the season and with the hope it would help surfing superstars to face off more frequently. Wright has been on the tour for 12 years and previously said that the possibility of being cut left him questioning his future in the sport.

Olympic bronze medallist Owen Wright's cut from the World Surf League Championship Tour was confirmed on Wednesday as quarter-final results ensured the ...

We’ll go through the motions of what’s next.” Wright has been on the tour for 12 years and previously said that the possibility of being cut left him questioning his future in the sport. On the back of their performances at Margaret River, Aussies Sally Fitzgibbons, India Robinson and Morgan Cibilic have all missed out and while Wright lost his heat in the round of 32 on Monday, he had been a chance to avoid relegation if other results fell his way.

Monumental Mid-season cutline sees competitors facing consequences like never before this early in the season. MADE THE CUT Kolohe Andino Samuel Pupo

Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL’s Youtube channel. Who will make the cut and continue their hunt for a World Title, and who will leave Margaret River headed for the Challenger Series? Margaret River is a battle for survival.